Here's a simple fact: If you ever spot Jennifer Lopez vacationing somewhere, she will be wearing the latest seasonal trends. That's exactly the case at this very moment, as Lopez was just spotted vacationing with her kids in Rome wearing the quintessential summer-2026-vacation-in-Italy outfit. And her outfit also confirmed what we here at Who What Wear have found to be another fact in 2026: Fashion people are forgoing plain white dresses on occasion for scarf dresses, one of the most popular (and prettiest) dress trends of the season.
Scarf dresses, made popular by highly influential brands such as Dôen, Posse, and Reformation, have gone absolutely viral this summer. They're defined by scarf prints and scarf details, such as asymmetrical hems and straps that tie at the shoulders. Lopez's dress fit into the latter, and her banded minidress also featured scarf-like embroidery. So what to wear with these eye-catching dresses? The sandal-color trend that's equally eye-catching and also versatile: metallic. Lopez opted for a pair of gold flip-flops, and given that they go with everything and dress up or down, if you're going on vacation and only want to pack one pair of sandals, these are it.
Scroll on to see J.Lo's Roman vacation look and to shop scarf dresses and metallic sandals for your own adventures this season.
Jennifer Lopez Wearing the Dress Trend + Sandal-Color Trend
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Shop Scarf Dresses
DÔEN
Maltina Tie-Detailed Printed Cotton and Silk-Blend Mini Dress
Reformation
Stelliana Silk Dress
POSSE
Rosie Variegated Stripe Cotton Minidress
Christopher Esber
Exclusive La Isla Bandana-Print Silk-Twill Scarf Mini Dress
Reformation
Louisa Silk Twill Dress
J.Crew
Sadie Beach Dress in Cotton Voile Marigold Block Print
Shop Metallic Sandals
TKEES
Metallics Flip Flops
Margaux
The Wrap Sandals
Tory Burch
Pierced Slide Sandals
RAYE
Yasminah Sandals
STAUD
Carrie 5 Knotted Metallic-Leather Sandals
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Attention, pop music lovers and NFL fanatics: Madison Beer and Justin Herbert are engaged! After sparking dating rumors in the summer of 2025, the WWW cover star and Los Angeles Chargers quarterback are deciding on forever. The couple documented the idyllic moment with a loved-up carousel on Instagram, set in a flower-strewn garden beneath a sprawling backdrop of mossy mountains. Beer, 27, redefined engagement style with a low-rise, knee-grazing lace skirt and cropped ivory sweater, but we zeroed in on the everlastingly cool manicure Beer paired with her sparkling diamond amid the romantic scroll.
Having just wrapped up the tour for her third studio album, Locket, at Madison Square Garden in New York City, Beer was certainly already riding on a high—making her engagement to Herbert an even sweeter conclusion to a monumental month in her career. Though it was hard to make out the specifics of her manicure in the first flurry of images (Herbert lifting the singer over his shoulder, VHS-esque images of the star's ring-adorned fingers wrapping lovingly around her fiancé), we finally were able to get a read on her timeless nails: a '60s-inspired, retro-chic stiletto French manicure. Perfectly classic, beloved by pop stars for years (Lana Del Rey and Ariana Grande come to mind), and Beer's apparent signature—the effortlessly cool set being all too fitting for the It bride.
If you're screenshotting these engagement photos to show your manicurist (don't worry, so are we), we'd recommend asking for an elongated French manicure with long, almond or stiletto-shaped tips at the salon. The key to making this retro style feel updated is to ask for the white tips to begin past where your actual nail ends. The result is an elegant, elongated look that looks especially chic when paired with a sparkling rock.
Keep scrolling for the polish shades Beer has worn in the past to achieve her timeless manicure, plus several other options for look-alike sets.
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OPI
Nail Lacquer in Bubble Bath
OPI
Nail Lacquer in Funny Bunny
OPI
Nail Lacquer in I'm a Bubble Bunny
APRÉS Nail
Gel-X Sculpted Round Medium Box of Tips
OPI
Gelcolor in Bubble Bath
OPI
Gelcolor in Funny Bunny
OPI
Gelcolor in I’m a Bubble Bunny
Gelish
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Frenchie Premium Press-On Nails
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Ma Damn Press-On Nails
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White French Tip Press-On Nails
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Not to toot my own horn, but I like to consider myself a bit of a staycation expert. As a lover of the outdoors who revels in the less celebrated side of British weather, I've camped and glamped across the UK, gone for a swim in the North Sea in October and even chosen a week in a cottage in Wales over an all-inclusive holiday in Spain.
But my staycation knowledge extends far beyond the ability to recommend idyllic Cornish bays and Welsh farm shops. Packing for a holiday in the UK requires a very different approach than packing for a trip abroad, and I've got it down to a fine art.
It requires striking the perfect balance between style, function and comfort, which means a mix of versatile dresses, good quality footwear, cool basics, and high-performance outerwear which can be styled with minimum effort, allowing you to move from country walks to pub dinner with ease.
Finding pieces that tick all those boxes isn't easy, but with plenty of practice ( and plenty of 'I wore the wrong shoes for this' moments) I've landed on five staycation-proof staples I pack every single time.
So whether you've got a summer staycation booked and have no clue what to pack, or are looking to upgrade your usual British holiday wardrobe, below I've compiled an edit of the five pieces that will work hard and look good. Read on to find out more.
The Ultimate Packing List for Summer Staycations 2026
Style Notes: Typically made from cotton, this feminine style of dress is as stunning as it is comfortable and easy to wear. The delicate embroidery detail gives the dress a heritage feel that can be leaned into with a raffia tote and knee-high boots, or modernised with trainers and a scarf or plaid shirt in place of a belt.
Style Notes: Long sleeve t-shirts may sound a bit dull, but they've taken on a cooler vibe than your average basic this year, layered under oversized short-sleeve tees in a nod to 90s grunge, or featuring slogans and graphic detailing. Simply add to a statement pair of jeans or colourful athletic shorts and trainers for effortless style.
Shop Long Sleeve T-Shirts:
ZARA
Long Sleeve Raglan T-Shirt
A hard-working wardrobe essential.
COS
Long-Sleeved Cotton Raglan T-Shirt
For a subtle athleisure vibe.
Massimo Dutti
Long Sleeve Striped T-Shirt
Size up for a slouchy fit.
Miu Miu
Layered Cotton Jersey T-Shirt
Noughties coded.
Damson Madder
Gone Rambling Long Sleeve Graphic Tee
The perfect addition to cargo trousers and 'ugly' trainers.
Style Notes: The technical jacket has evolved far beyond its practical origins to become a staple in the wardrobes of the most stylish. The appeal lies as much in its ability to give outfits an effortlessly relaxed, off-duty edge as it does in its ability to keep you warm and dry, making it the perfect summer layer. Wear with a cotton midi skirt and fisherman sandals on dry days and swap to trainers when the weather turns.
Style Notes: Bermudas blew the shorts trend wide open giving us more styles than ever before. While both denim and tailored versions have their place in a holiday wardrobe, for a staycation the longline short (their slightly longer and more relaxed sister style) strikes the perfect balance between comfort and polish and work with everything from loafers to ballet flats.
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Free People
Made You Look Shorts
These come in three other colours and I want them all.
